A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

After dinner, Cliff and Neal finished their greetings and came to King Azpar's office.

"Takeo, thank you for convening this time.

"Yes, I've finished everything I had planned, so I'm going home.

Um, is the next time you come to the laboratory meeting again?

Try to send me a letter.

"Yes, but before that, there's a customary war, so I think they'll hear about it.

"We'll use Smith and the others to experiment with grain trafficking first.

Well, I will handle the matter well.

"Thank you.

"Hmm, let's hope that Pat and Amy and Smith will be good food for us.

Did you tell Gina?

"Yes, Mrs Smith keeps the cereal a secret, but I know about routine warfare.

Gina generally knows the whole thing.

I see.

Did Gina tell you anything?

"... if you say so, you won't say anything.

There is no question about exporting grain to the Demon Kingdoms despite the customary wars.

Don't you usually wonder?

"Well, seven or eight out of ten people seem to be questioning it.

Maybe Gina understood something.

"If that's the case, Gina is too good.

"It would be just right for Takeo to be one of his men.

"Well, because my men are so good, I'll be able to survive on average.

"If Takeo is mediocre, the coarse ones are fools.

"Really?

I see.

Well, there are some signs that someone inspired by Takeo is coming out.

Somehow?

Um, you're a low-ranking civilian.

Some of the content makes you think it would be a change of river or street.

Apparently. "

Seems like it?

"The directors heard it again.

It seems that there has been an increase in such bizarre remarks at the meeting.

"Strange remarks aren't always good.

"It will be a few years before a proposal is made to become something.

"I hope the occupation policy doesn't make any difference.

"I don't think the current directors would approve of that.

"... why is there a bribe when so many talented people are at the top?

"Well... as for me, I'm just the director, and the directors are all talented people that I recognize.

I wonder why there's a bribe.

Takeo, do you think we should clean this up?

"Better or worse.

Sometimes doing the right thing can interfere with the smooth running of the organization.

It is also a problem to penetrate too much.

"Well... that's right.

There can be no country in this world where everything is right.

Even if you create the right organization, it is people who want something.

Then there should be a place for deliberate wrongdoing somewhere.

"Are you sure you can manage that from here?

"I think so.

By creating such a place, the most important confidentiality is preserved.

Well... I'm sorry about Takeo.

I couldn't clean it in time.

"That was terrible.

"It's the result of the increase in the number of nobles who have worked for many years.

That would be the darkness of aristocratic society rather than the organization of the royal castle.

Well, I decided to take measures.

"How?

"It's a secret.

But you can assume that Takeo and Count Elvis are being watched.

"There's nothing hasty about it, please.

"It's boring.

Takeo, do you have something to hide from me?

"Yes, of course.

But whatever His Majesty knows, I will not report it now.

That's because I don't think I should inform His Majesty right now.

I'll let you know if I get a chance.

Until then, please don't say anything else.

I see.

We'll be looking forward to it.

So, is Takeo information-gathering progressing?

"I'm doing my best in Earl Elvis territory.

I collect information myself, just as the royal castle and royal family collect information, but there are no other nobles.

Oh, of course, it's not in your room either.

"Hmm... don't threaten me.

Are Takeo's intelligence units good?

"You're not as good as your men.

I don't know anything about other nobles.

"That's what I'll do.

"... then, Your Majesty.

Takeo stood up and thanked him.

Hmm.

... Takeo.

"Yes."

"Don't go too far.

"... I know.

I've already taken care of my men.

We must protect the lives and property of our men.

You mean it's no longer in the position of being able to do what you like.

"Yes, I hope you know.

If there's anything you need, you can count on your men, and a good master listens well to his men.

"My men are excellent.

It's only natural to listen to their advice.

Now if you'll excuse me.

Takeo said so and left King Azpar's office.

"... come in.

After confirming that Takeo had left, King Azpal said that the King's Capital Guard Commander and Meyer came in from the back of the room.

"Hmm, sorry to keep you waiting.

"No, Your Majesty.

This is the Director's action report.

Meyer puts a booklet in front of King Azpar.

Um, well, that's what I've been talking about.

I'll read it when I have time.

"Yes."

"And Meyer, if you're in danger, grab Takeo.

"I don't think you're listening to me.

"I think it's okay.

Isn't Takeo the kind of person who takes the advice of his subordinates?

"That's... well, you can consult with me in advance.

"That would be good.

War of routine... be careful.

Ha!

Meyer thanked His Majesty.